📣 You’re invited to the 2026 LRSD State of the District Address! Get a District update, future vision, student highlights, resources, door prizes (including a $100 Sam’s Club gift card!), and a performance by Voices Without Borders Honor Choir & Parkview Jazz Ensemble.

🕕 6 PM - Wednesday, March 11, 2026|
📍 Darragh Center, CALS - 100 Rock St.

#OneTeamOneDreamOneLRSD

6 months ago, LRSD
English - State of the District Details
Informacion En Espanol
K–2 Families: Quick Paloma Reminder!

Don’t forget to complete your child’s Paloma reading practice each school night!

⭐ Look for a text from 57536
⭐ Set aside just 15 minutes
⭐ Complete the activity together with your child

Those 15 minutes of practice help reinforce the reading skills your child is learning at school. Let’s keep building strong reading habits together!

Every Bobcat. Every Day.
about 15 hours ago, Shannon Smith
Paloma Flyer (English & Spanish)
🍿Pop Into Open House at Bale Elementary!

Join us on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to:

🏫 Meet your child’s teachers and visit classrooms
📚 Shop the Book Fair
💡 Learn more about the year ahead
🎁 Enter for a chance to win door prizes

We look forward to seeing our Bobcat families!
1 day ago, Shannon Smith
2026 Open House Flyer (English)
2026 Open House Flyer (Spanish)
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading while raising crucial funds for our school.
Where: Bale Library Media Center
Dates: Thursday, Sept. 10th – Thursday, Sept. 17th
Daily Hours: 7:05 AM – 4:00 PM
Final Day - Grandparents Day (Sept. 17th): Closes early at 3:00 PM
Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/baleelementaryschool
12 days ago, Tajuana Glason
Scholastic Book Fair Get Ready for Adventures in Reading poster
Scholastic Book Fair Adventures in Learning poster
📣 Know before you go! Check out our updated game attendance guidelines, including student admission, clear bag rules, ticket sales, and entry times. Let’s keep game days safe & fun! 🏈🏀⚽️
12 days ago, LRSD
Flyer titled “New: Little Rock School District Game Attendance Guidelines.” The flyer explains procedures designed to keep Little Rock School District athletic events safe, family-friendly, and enjoyable. Student Admission: Little Rock School District high school students attending their home school’s game must present both a Little Rock School District student identification card and a ticket for entry. Students from other kindergarten through twelfth-grade schools, whether inside or outside the Little Rock School District, including elementary, middle, and high school students, must be accompanied by an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older with valid identification. No refunds will be issued for minors attempting to enter without an adult. Game Entry Guidelines: No entry will be permitted after halftime. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals. Ticket sales will close at seven o’clock in the evening on game day or whenever venue capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. This policy is intended to ensure safe crowd management and allow event staff to effectively monitor attendance. Clear Bag Policy: All attendees must follow the Little Rock School District clear bag policy. Permitted bags include one clear plastic, vinyl, or polyvinyl chloride bag no larger than twelve inches by six inches by twelve inches; one clear, one-gallon plastic freezer bag; or one small clutch no larger than four and one-half inches by six and one-half inches for personal items. Medically necessary items are permitted after proper inspection. Phones, cameras, and binoculars may be carried outside of a bag or case. The flyer also shows examples of approved items, including a clear tote, plastic zip-top bag, clutch or small purse, seat cushion, wallet, binoculars without a case, and camera without professional lenses or a case. Non-approved bags include briefcases, backpacks, binocular cases, camera cases, cinch bags, clear backpacks, computer bags, coolers, drawstring bags, fanny packs, luggage, mesh bags, oversized tote bags, tinted plastic bags, and large purses. The flyer concludes: “Thank you for helping us create a safe, family-friendly game day experience!” These measures are designed to provide a safe, supportive environment for all Little Rock School District games.
Folleto titulado “Nuevo: Reglas de asistencia a los juegos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock”. En la parte superior aparece el logotipo del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock sobre un fondo azul con siluetas de atletas practicando diferentes deportes. El folleto indica: “Para garantizar la seguridad y la diversión de nuestros juegos, tenga en cuenta los siguientes procedimientos”. Admisión de estudiantes: Los estudiantes de secundaria del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock que asistan a un partido de su propia escuela deben presentar tanto su identificación de estudiante del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock como una entrada para poder ingresar. Los estudiantes de otras escuelas de los niveles de kindergarten a duodécimo grado, ya sea dentro o fuera del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock, incluyendo escuelas primarias, intermedias y secundarias, deben estar acompañados por un adulto de veintiún años o más con una identificación válida. No se realizarán reembolsos a los menores que intenten ingresar sin un adulto. Pautas para la participación en el juego: No se permitirá la entrada después del descanso. No se realizarán reembolsos por llegadas tardías. La venta de entradas finalizará a las siete de la noche el día del partido o cuando se alcance la capacidad del recinto, lo que ocurra primero. Esta política ayuda a garantizar una gestión segura de las multitudes y permite al personal del evento supervisar la asistencia de manera eficaz. Política de bolsas transparentes: Todos los asistentes deben cumplir con la política de bolsas transparentes del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Se permite una bolsa transparente de plástico, vinilo o cloruro de polivinilo que no exceda las doce pulgadas por seis pulgadas por doce pulgadas; una bolsa de plástico transparente para congelador con capacidad de un galón; o un bolso de mano pequeño que no exceda las cuatro pulgadas y media por seis pulgadas y media para artículos personales. Se permitirán artículos médicamente necesarios tras la inspección correspondiente. Se pueden llevar teléfonos, cámaras y binoculares fuera de una bolsa o estuche. El folleto muestra ejemplos de artículos permitidos: bolsa transparente, bolsa de plástico con cierre superior, bolso de mano o bolso pequeño, cojín de asiento no mayor de dieciséis pulgadas por dieciséis pulgadas, billetera, binoculares sin estuche y cámara sin lentes profesionales y sin estuche. Las bolsas no permitidas incluyen maletines, mochilas, estuches para binoculares, estuches para cámaras, bolsas con cinta, mochilas transparentes, bolsas para ordenador, neveras portátiles, bolsas con cordón, riñoneras, equipaje, bolsas de malla, bolsos tote grandes, bolsas de plástico tintadas y bolsos grandes. El folleto concluye: “¡Gracias por ayudarnos a crear una experiencia de día de juego segura y familiar!” Estas medidas están diseñadas para garantizar un entorno seguro, familiar y de apoyo en todos los partidos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Una mayor supervisión por parte de adultos, un control de acceso y políticas de seguridad claras permitirán que los estudiantes, las familias y los aficionados disfruten del partido en un ambiente de respeto.
K–2 Families: Let’s Build Strong Readers Together!

We’re excited to launch Paloma for our Kindergarten–2nd grade families! Paloma provides quick, personalized reading practice that families can complete together at home in just 15 minutes a day.

📱 What you need to know:
⭐ Lessons are sent by text each school night
⭐ No login or password needed
⭐ Spend about 15 minutes practicing with your child
⭐ Look for a text from 57536

Paloma follows a simple I Do → We Do → You Do routine to help families support the reading skills students are learning at school.

💙 Just 15 minutes a day can make a difference. Let’s build the habit together!

#BaleElementary #ReadingRock #Paloma #EveryBobcatEveryDay
16 days ago, Shannon Smith
Paloma Flyer (English & Spanish)
👋 Hey, K–2 Families! Starting Monday, families of Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students will receive a text from Paloma with a brief reading activity to do at home! Paloma is an LRSD partner helping families build literacy skills at home! 📚 Paloma is easy to use! We encourage all K–2 families to take advantage of this free resource and support their child’s learning. 📱 Be on the lookout for a text starting Monday!
22 days ago, LRSD
Graphic promoting Paloma family learning support. The top features the Paloma logo. Large text reads, “Hey Families! Don’t forget to check your text messages for Paloma lessons!” Below, it says, “Text START to this number if you need help!” followed by the number 57536. A sample text message reads, “Welcome To Paloma! Your school is partnering with Paloma to help families support their kids at home in just 15 minutes a day! Click here to get started.” A second message shows “Paloma” and “app.palomalearning.com.” A smiling peach-colored cartoon bird appears near the bottom of the graphic.
Gráfico de Paloma para familias. El texto principal dice: “¡Hola familias! ¡No olvides revisar en tus mensajes de texto las lecciones de Paloma!” Un mensaje de ejemplo dice: “¡Bienvenidos a Paloma! Tu escuela se ha asociado con Paloma para ayudar a las familias a apoyar a sus hijos en casa en solo 15 minutos al día. Haz clic aquí para comenzar”. Debajo aparece “Paloma” y “app.palomalearning.com”. En la parte inferior, el texto dice: “Envía START a este número si necesitas ayuda”, seguido del número 57536. A la derecha aparece un pájaro animado de color durazno, sonriente y saludando.
🎸 Dads & Father-Figures, it’s time to Rock N’ Roll into the new school year! 🤘 Join us on August 11 for Dads & Father-Figures: Take Your Child to School on the First Day! Make a memory your child will never forget by walking them into school, snapping a photo together on your school campus, and entering the LRSD Dads Rock N’ Rollin’ Photo Contest! 📸 Upload your photo on August 11 at LRSD.org/2026-dads, then invite your friends and family to vote August 13–19. 🎸 Thanks to our sponsor, Rock N Roll Sushi, lucky dads and father-figures will enjoy a special hibachi and sushi lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will win dinner for six! Let’s kick off the school year with family, school spirit, and a whole lot of rockin’ memories! 🤘
about 1 month ago, LRSD
Promotional graphic for the Little Rock School District Dads and Father-Figures Take Your Child to School Day photo contest. The design features a red electric guitar across the top with the headline, "Little Rock School District Dads and Father-Figures Rock N' Rollin' Into the New School Year." The Rock N Roll Sushi logo appears on the right with photos of hibachi and sushi, indicating the contest is sponsored by Rock N Roll Sushi. Text reads: "Little Rock School District Dads and Father-Figures: Take Your Child to School on the First Day!" Important dates are displayed: August eleventh: Enter. First day of school only. August thirteenth through August nineteenth: Vote. The graphic explains how the contest works: Dads and father-figures should take a photo with their current Little Rock School District student or students on the first day of school. Upload the photo to the Little Rock School District Facebook photo contest page on August eleventh at www dot l r s d dot org slash two zero two six dash dads. Invite Facebook friends to vote for the photo between August thirteenth and August nineteenth. Prize information states that lucky winners will enjoy hibachi and sushi lunch with Superintendent Doctor Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will receive dinner for six at a Rock N Roll Sushi restaurant. A collage of past contest photos featuring dads and students appears near the bottom right. The graphic encourages viewers to visit www dot l r s d dot org for more details. A disclaimer at the bottom reads: "Contest dates and rules are subject to change. By entering, you understand that your photos may be used on marketing material for the Little Rock School District."
📣 Reminder! 2026–2027 Bale Elementary Check-In Starts Today! 🐾

All Bale Elementary families are required to complete in-person check-in before the first day of school.

📅 Check-In Dates & Times:

Thursday, July 30: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, July 31: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

⭐ New to LRSD or enrolling in Kindergarten?
Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and Social Security card.

👕 School Spirit Wear Available!

T-Shirts – $10
Sweatshirts – $20
💵 Cash Only | 🚫 No Returns | Limited Quantities & Sizes Available

🇪🇸 Spanish-speaking support will be available:

Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

We can't wait to welcome our Bobcat families! Complete your check-in, grab your spirit wear, and get ready for an amazing school year.
about 1 month ago, Shannon Smith
Check-In Reminder
Spirit Shirt Sale Flyer (2026)
📚 Ready, set... school! The 2026 LRSD Back-to-School Essentials Guide is now available, making it easier than ever to get ready for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 11. From bus information to school supply lists, bell schedules, meal information, important forms, and more, we've gathered everything families need in one convenient place. Visit www.LRSD.org/back-to-school-2026 or scan the QR code to start checking items off your back-to-school list. Here's to an incredible school year ahead! 🎉
about 1 month ago, LRSD
📣 LRSD 2026–2027 Student Check-In is Here!

We look forward to welcoming our Bobcat families for 2026–2027 Student Check-In at Bale Elementary!

This is an important opportunity for all families to complete required school paperwork, verify student and health information, and prepare for a successful start to the new school year.

Need help? We're here for you!

Spanish-speaking support will be available at Bale Elementary:
📅 Thursday, July 30 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📅 Friday, July 31 | ⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

👕 School spirit shirts and sweatshirts will also be available for purchase (limited quantities and sizes available).

We can't wait to see you and kick off another amazing year of Believe • Achieve • Lead • Exceed!
about 1 month ago, Shannon Smith
Check In Reminder Flyer 2026
🎉 We're Excited to Announce Our New Staff! 🎉

We are excited to announce the new staff members joining the Bale Elementary team for the 2026–2027 school year!

Please join us in giving a warm Bobcat welcome to Ms. Jordan! She will be joining our 2nd grade team, and we can't wait to see the positive impact she will make on our students and school community.

Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Ms. Jordan! 💙

#BaleElementary #EveryBobcatEveryDay #BelieveAchieveLeadExceed
about 1 month ago, Shannon Smith
Ms. Jordan-Updated Staff Spotlight
🎉 We're Excited to Announce Our New Staff! 🎉

We are excited to announce the new staff members joining the Bale Elementary team for the 2026–2027 school year!

Please join us in giving a warm Bobcat welcome to Mrs. Branch! She will be joining our 2nd grade team, and we can't wait to see the positive impact she will make on our students and school community.

Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Mrs. Branch! 💙

#BaleElementary #EveryBobcatEveryDay #BelieveAchieveLeadExceed
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
A. Branch Staff Spotlight
Bobcat Families,

🎒✏️ Ready, Set, Shop!

The 2026–2027 Bale Elementary School Supply Lists are now available!

Check out your child's grade-level list and start preparing for an amazing school year.
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
K-2nd Grade 2026-2027 School Supply
3rd-5th 2026-2027 School Supply List
We're getting ready to welcome our Bobcats back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year!

📅 Upcoming Events

📝 July 30 | 2026–2027 Check-In | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
📝 July 31 | 2026–2027 Check-In | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

✅ All students must complete Check-In before the first day of school. During Check-In, families will update registration, health information, emergency contacts, and other important school forms to ensure students are ready for the new school year.

We can't wait to welcome our Bobcat families back!
about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
July 2026 Schedule of Events (English)
July 2026 Schedule of Events (Spanish)

Bale Elementary Families, Don't Forget!

It's time for 2026–2027 Student Check-In!

All families must complete annual check-in before the new school year begins. During check-in, you'll verify your child's registration, contact information, health information, and other important school details.

📅 Choose one of these dates:

July 30th: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
July 31st: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Completing check-in helps us ensure your child is ready for a successful first day of school!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

🐾 Believe • Achieve • Lead • Exceed 🐾

about 2 months ago, Shannon Smith
26-27 Check-In Flyer (English)
26-27 Check-In Flyer (Spanish)
Bale Families,

Summer is a great time to start shopping for school uniforms! Beat the back-to-school rush and take advantage of summer sales while sizes are readily available.

We can't wait to welcome our Bobcats back for another great year!

#BaleBobcats #BackToSchool
3 months ago, Shannon Smith
Uniform Graphic (English & Spanish)
***LRSD Special Board/Agenda Meeting, Thursday, June 11th Starting at 5:30 PM
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg. - 810 W. Markham
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
3 months ago, LRSD
clay figure with megaphone
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals are back for LRSD students and families! The Little Rock School District Child Nutrition Department is offering FREE breakfast and lunch for any child 18 years and younger at multiple school locations across the district this summer through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Program! Meals begin June 1 at select locations. Multiple sites will be available across Little Rock. Visit https://www.lrsd.org/page/summer-school-meals for more details. Please help us spread the word so families can take advantage of these free summer meals!
3 months ago, LRSD
Graphic for the Little Rock School District Child Nutrition Department promoting the 2026 Seamless Summer Option Program. The background features tropical summer-themed graphics including palm leaves, sunshine, beach waves, floaties, and a smiling pineapple wearing sunglasses. The headline reads: “Little Rock School District – Child Nutrition Department – 2026 Seamless Summer Option (S S O).” The graphic promotes free breakfast and lunch meal service locations for summer. Table information includes: School Location: Chicot Elementary Address: One One One Zero Zero Chicot Road, Seven Two One Zero Three Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Gibbs Elementary Address: One One One Five West Sixteenth Street, Seven Two Zero Two Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Rockefeller Early Childhood Center Address: Seven Zero Zero East Seventeenth Street, Seven Two Zero Six Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Eight Zero Zero A M to Eight Forty Five A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M School Location: Stephens Elementary Address: Three Seven Zero Zero West Eighteenth Street, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Fifteen P M School Location: Central High School Address: One Five Zero Zero Little Rock Nine Way, Seven Two Zero Two Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Twelve Fifteen P M to Twelve Forty Five P M School Location: Romine Early Childhood Center Address: Three Four Zero Zero Romine Road, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Fifteen P M School Location: Dunbar Middle School Address: One One Zero Zero Wright Avenue, Seven Two Zero Six Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash One Zero slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Parkview High School Address: Two Five Zero One John Barrow Road, Seven Two Zero Four Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash Zero One slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Southwest High School Address: Nine Seven One Five Mabelvale Pike, Seven Two One Zero Three Days of the Week: Monday through Friday Program Beginning: Zero Six slash One Zero slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Zero Eight slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Seven Thirty A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Ten A M to Eleven Forty Five A M School Location: Dr. Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Academy Address: Nine Four One Seven Geyer Springs Road, Seven Two Zero Nine Days of the Week: Monday through Thursday Program Beginning: Zero Seven slash Zero Seven slash Two Six Program Ending: Zero Seven slash Two Three slash Two Six Breakfast Serving Times: Eight Zero Zero A M to Eight Thirty A M Lunch Serving Times: Eleven Zero Zero A M to Twelve Zero Zero P M Additional text reads: “All sites will be closed June Nineteenth and July Second, Third, and Sixth.” “Meals will only be served during these timeframes.” Bottom text reads: “United States Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and leader.” “Any child eighteen and younger can eat breakfast and lunch at no charge.” Additional text reads: “For more information please call Five Zero One – Four Four Seven – Two Four Five Eight.” The graphic includes the LRSD Eats Child Nutrition logo and colorful summer-themed artwork with the word “Summer” displayed prominently at the bottom.
Bobcat Families,

Please be sure to read the information regarding bus transportation for the 2026-2027 school year. Your address must be up to date with student registration by June 19 in order to guarantee transportation for the first day of school next year.

Student Registration: 501-447-2950

First Student Transportation: 501-447-4130
4 months ago, Shannon Smith
Bus Flyer (English)
Bus Flyer (Spanish)
Bus Letter (English)
Bus Letter Spanish (page 1)
Bus Letter Spanish (page 2)